The five women were victims who were either arrested or had citations written by Coleman, Brown said. The reported crimes include obscenity, attempted oral sexual battery, sexual battery and false imprisonment.

Brown said the sheriff’s office has been looking into the matter for the last two months but believes the reported crimes go back to at least some time last year.

“We don’t know how far this goes back,” Brown said, adding that the reported crimes all happened while Coleman was on duty.

Brown is also looking to speak with anyone who may have had inappropriate contact with Coleman.

“There may be other victims,” Brown said. “Anyone who has had contact with Coleman with what they think is a sex crime should call the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 259-9021.”